God Makes The Sun Stand Still Craft
Introduction
The story of Joshua and the Israelites is one of the most popular stories in the Bible. In the story, the Israelites were at war with the Amorites, and Joshua prayed to God to make the sun stand still so that they could continue fighting. God answered Joshua's prayer, and the sun stood still for a whole day. This story has inspired many crafts and activities, and in this article, we will be discussing how to make a God Makes The Sun Stand Still Craft.
Materials
The materials needed for this craft are:
- Cardboard or thick paper
- Yellow tissue paper
- Glue
- Scissors
- Black marker
Instructions
Follow these instructions to make your God Makes The Sun Stand Still Craft:
- Cut out a circle from the cardboard or thick paper. This will be the base of your sun.
- Cut out small squares of yellow tissue paper.
- Glue the squares onto the cardboard circle, covering the entire surface.
- Once the glue is dry, cut out the shape of the sun from the cardboard. You can use a black marker to outline the shape.
- Draw the face of the sun on the cardboard using the black marker. You can make the sun happy, sad, or angry, depending on how you want it to look.
- Write the words "God Makes The Sun Stand Still" on the cardboard using the black marker.
- Your God Makes The Sun Stand Still Craft is now complete!
Variations
You can make variations of this craft by using different materials or techniques. For example:
- You can use different colors of tissue paper to create a sunset or sunrise effect.
- You can use glitter or sequins to decorate the sun.
- You can use a paper plate instead of cardboard as the base of your sun.
- You can make the craft into a mobile by attaching strings to the sun and hanging it from a stick or hanger.
Conclusion
The God Makes The Sun Stand Still Craft is a fun and easy craft that can be done by children of all ages. It is a great way to teach children about the story of Joshua and the power of prayer. The craft can be used as a decoration or as a reminder of God's power and love. So, gather your materials and start crafting!
